Manza, Mkinga


Manza is an administrative ward of the Mkinga District in the Tanga Region of Tanzania. Moa ward borders the ward on the northern side. to the south by Kwale, Mtimbwani, and Doda, and to the east by Boma Ward across Manza Bay. Parungu Kasera and Mkinga Wards are to the west. The ward is named after Manza Bay. According to the 2012 Census the ward had a population of 3,613.

Administration

The postal code for Manza Ward is 21513.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Jitenge
  • Kasemeni
  • Kikwajuni
  • Kwasongoro
  • Manza
  • Mbuyuni
  • Mtakuja
  • Mtundani
  • Mvumoni
  • Mwadudu
  • Mwakoro
  • Mwandusi
  • Mzizima
  • Sigaya
  • Tawalani
  • Vibambani

    Government

The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Manza Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:
  • Manza Police Station
  • Manza Government Office
  • Manza Tribunal is a Department inside Ward Government Office
In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer, and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.

Demographics

Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Digo people and Segeju.

Education and health

Education

The ward is home to these educational institutions:
The ward is home to the following health institutions: